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From Egypt to the American Dream: How Laila Pence Defied All Odds

January 8, 2022

It’s 1967, and Laila Pence is shelled out of her home by warfare. She’d had “every luxury,” a home embellished with nuances of wealth and warmth, and a family with a profound sense of integrity. In a single moment – a bombshell dropping in the context of the Six Day War with Israel – Pence had to reimagine her world without all of that. And, without Egypt. After migrating to the United States at twelve years old, arm in arm with only her mother, Pence had the intangibilities of fear, womanhood, and Arabism looming over her; today, she is a Barron’s Hall of Fame holder and a recurring Forbes icon. With a legacy unparalleled by those in the financial planning field, Pence Wealth Management (PWM) sits atop the food chain as one of the United States’ largest, most successful wealth advisory firms. Privately held and focused on “creating practical, goal-based financial plans and tax management,” PWM is dedicated to securing its clients, their futures, and their families. With over 30 years of experience and a “Servant’s Heart,” PWM is rooted in California as a true testament to the American Dream,…


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